13 Healthiest Lactose-Free Yogurts, According to a Dietitian

Take a walk down the yogurt aisle in your neighborhood grocery store, and you'll find a myriad of options. The explosion of choices in the yogurt category is great news for those who can consume dairy without any issues. However, for the 68% of the world's population that has difficulty digesting lactose—the primary sugar found in milk and milk products—it's a different story. Whether you've been diagnosed with lactose intolerance or simply notice unpleasant digestive issues after enjoying a creamy dish or slice of cheese, there are plenty of lactose-free yogurt options available.

If you need to avoid lactose, you have two main choices when it comes to yogurt. The first is plant-based yogurt, made from nut, seed, or soy "milk," which naturally contains zero lactose. The second option is "lactose-free" yogurt, which is dairy-based but has lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose, added directly to it. Dairy-based lactose-free yogurts tend to be higher in protein and retain a creamy mouth-feel compared to their plant-based counterparts.

Whether you're looking to try something new or have just discovered you're lactose intolerant, this list includes both plant-based and lactose-free dairy yogurts that are both tasty and nutritious. Read on, and for more, don't miss The 15 Healthiest Yogurts on Grocery Store Shelves.

Fage BestSelf Lactose-Free Plain

Greek yogurt lovers who are lactose-free can celebrate! The popular Greek yogurt brand Fage has a lactose-free option. This reduced-fat Greek yogurt has the same creamy texture and tangy flavor but no lactose, thanks to the addition of lactase. Rich in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates, this yogurt is also a good source of calcium due to its dairy base.

Green Valley Creamery Lactose Free Nonfat Plain Yogurt

Green Valley Creamery is a brand that makes all dairy-based products without any lactose. The plain, whole-milk yogurt is organic, certified fodmap friendly, certified humane, and Kosher. One serving contains seven grams of protein and 20% of the recommended daily value of calcium.

The plain flavor is free of added sugar, and the 6 grams of sugar comes from the naturally occurring sugar in milk. As a bonus, Green Valley's Creamery is powered by 100% renewable energy from solar, wind, and geothermal sources.

Painterland Sisters Plain Skyr

Painterland Sisters is a women-owned company that uses organic dairy from its family farm in Pennsylvania. This dairy yogurt is made with three ingredients: organic whole milk, lactase enzyme, and live and active cultures.

This lactose-free yogurt is an Icelandic style known as "skyr." It is rich in probiotics, high in protein (18 grams per serving), and low in sugar.

Lactase is added to the yogurt, and ultra-filtration removes lactose, making this yogurt safe for those with lactose intolerance or for those looking to cut back on lactose. Currently, there are five flavors available, including vanilla, meadow berry, blueberry lemon, and strawberry, but the plain contains no added sugars.

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Icelandic Provisions Plain Oatmilk Skyr

Icelandic Provisions is known for its creamy, high-protein skyr yogurts made with heirloom skyr cultures, and the brand recently launched a lactose-free version made with oat milk. The Plain Oatmilk Skyr boasts the signature high-protein count of Icelandic Provisions' skyr with 16 grams of protein from the addition of pea protein. This option is also low in added sugar and lower in fat and saturated fat compared to other dairy-free yogurts made with coconut milk.

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Siggi's Sweetened Plain

Siggi's is another coconut-based yogurt, but compared to a few of the other coconut yogurts, this product has way more protein per serving. Siggi adds pea protein to its yogurt to boost the protein content, making this one of the more filling dairy-free products on this list. All of Siggi's dairy-free yogurts contain added sugar, but the plain flavor contains the least amount of added sugar (4 grams compared to 7 or 9 grams).

Kite Hill Greek Style Plain Unsweetened Plant-Based Yogurt

Many prefer the texture of Greek yogurt to conventional yogurts, and fortunately, even if you are lactose-free, you can still enjoy the thicker texture of Greek yogurt.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Kite Hill's Greek-Style Plain Yogurt is very similar nutritionally to its dairy counterpart. One serving contains a whopping 15 grams of protein, only 4 grams of carbs, and very little fat. Almond milk is the base for this yogurt, and the protein comes from soy protein isolate. This yogurt is a great choice for breakfast or a good protein source to add to a smoothie.

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Cocojune Plain Organic Culture Coconut Yogurt

Cocojune is an organic coconut-based yogurt rich in science-backed probiotics. Utilizing specific strains from a leading Danish culture bank, Cocojune uses research-backed bacteria like "BB-12" and "LA-5" to ensure its yogurt is not only safe for your gut but also great for it. The plain flavor is free of added sugars and made up of only four organic ingredients.

A note about coconut yogurt: although it is tasty and very creamy, coconuts are high in saturated fat, so coconut yogurt might be best consumed a couple of times a week, as opposed to daily, to keep saturated fat intake low.

Forager Project Unsweetened Plain Organic Probiotic Cashewmilk Yogurt

Forager Project is a dairy-free brand that makes cashew yogurt. The unsweetened plain yogurt has a mild taste, making it great as a base for a yogurt bowl or sauces, creams, or dips. This yogurt is organic, free of added sugar, and certified Kosher.

Silk Unsweet Vanilla Almondmilk Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative

Silk is one of the original dairy-free brands on the market. The Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Yogurt has a sweet taste and is blended with vanilla flavor without any added sugars. Surprisingly, this yogurt has a good amount of fiber (six grams per serving), which is roughly 20 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber per day (30 grams). Between the high-fiber content and six grams of protein, this yogurt is great alone, as a snack, or as part of a meal.

Harmless Harvest Plain Unsweetened

The brand that makes the delicious pink coconut water loved by many, now has dairy-free yogurt. Harmless Harvest has five flavors of organic, coconut-based yogurt, and 92% of the total agricultural ingredients used in their products are Fair Trade certified, according to the Fair for Life Standard. Compared to other coconut-based yogurts on this list, this yogurt is lower in saturated fat and calories.

Oui by Yoplait Dairy Free Coconut Dairy Alternative

Oui by Yoplait is a tasty yogurt that comes in an adorable glass jar. Described as a French-style yogurt, milk and fruit are poured into each jar and left for eight hours for the culture process to take place. Though these little yogurts are delicious, they contain very little protein (only one gram) and are higher in added sugar (11 grams per serving), so they are best consumed as a dessert or snack with some nuts for added protein.

Lavva Pili Nut Yogurt Vanilla

Lavva uses a unique ingredient as the base for its yogurt: pili nuts. Pili nuts are very low in carbohydrates but contain the most magnesium compared to other nuts. Lavva blends the pili nuts with coconut and cassava to get its creamy texture. All of their yogurt flavors are free of added sugars, which is different than many flavored yogurt products. The sugar that is found in their yogurt comes from the plantains. One yogurt contains 50 billion probiotics, naturally occurring prebiotics from plantains, and zero dairy.

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GT's Cocoyo Plain

Loved by many for their kombucha, GT's launched a coconut-based yogurt a few years ago. GT's Cocoyo is a fermented, non-dairy yogurt that is said to have two young Thai coconuts per jar. One serving has 100 billion probiotics (at the time of bottling) and zero grams of added sugar. Every flavor of Cocoyo is free of added sugars; however, only the plain flavor is free of stevia. One of the lowest in calories on this list, consuming Cocoyo alone may not keep you full. Pair this yogurt with your favorite fruit, seeds, and granola to make it a more complete meal.